N00014-20-RFI-0008_RFI.pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

N00014-20-RFI-0008

Autonomous Bathymetric Capabilities for a Large Unmanned Surface Vessel Dated: 25 September 2020

I. DISCLAIMER:

This announcement constitutes a Request for Information (RFI) for the purpose of determining the capability of sources and obtaining information. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), a Request for Quote (RFQ), or an indication that the Government will contract for any of the items and/or services discussed in this notice. Any formal solicitation that may subsequently be issued will be announced via the government-wide Point of Entry. Information on the specific topics of interest is provided in the following sections of this announcement. The Government is not responsible for any cost incurred by responders in furnishing this information.

II. ANTICIPATED REQUIREMENTS:

A draft Statement of Work is attached to this RFI. Interested parties are cautioned that the requirements of the SOW are not final. Should you identify a material flaw in the SOW, the Government requests that you identify the area(s) of concern and provide an explanation of why the SOW is flawed and how it can be resolved.

III. ELIGIBLE CONTRACTORS:

This RFI is intended to gather market research and is open to all interested parties.

IV. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS and FORMATTING REQUIREMENTS

a. Interested parties are requested to respond to this RFI with a white paper by 09 October 2020. Any response received after this date will also be considered, but may not be included in initial reporting or assessments. At a minimum, responses should include:

1. Name of organization, CAGE Code and DUNS Number;

2. Address of organization;

3. Telephone number, address, and email address for the primary point of contact for the white paper;

4. Business standing (i.e. large or small business) for NAICS 541715;

5. Brief summary of your organization’s capability to meet the technical requirement tasks described in the draft SOW;

6. Brief summary of relevant experience with ISS-60 survey system; and

7. Brief summary of relevant experience with unmanned surface vessels and/ or other autonomous platforms.

8. Brief summary of relevant experience in the field of Hydrography.

b. ONR is utilizing FedConnect for the submission of responses to this RFI. FedConnect is a web portal that bridges the gap between Government agencies and performers to streamline the process of doing business with the Government. Through this portal, performers will be able to review opportunities and submit responses. All responses should be submitted in PDF format. To access FedConnect go to https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/default.htm. If you need assistance, the FedConnect Support Team is standing by to assist you.

Email: support@fedconnect.net Phone: 1-800-899-6665 Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EDT. Closed on Federal holidays.

c. All responses must be unclassified. No classified response will be accepted. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to this notice will not be returned.

d. Responses should not exceed 20 pages and should be typed in 12-point Times New Roman font, single-spaced, with 1-inch margins.

e. A suggested submission organization:

1. Cover Sheet – RFI number and name, address, company, technical point of contact, with printed name, title, email address and date.

2. Table of Contents with page numbers

3. Technical data

No cost or pricing information should be provided. Any received will be deleted and destroyed.

V. QUESTIONS AND POINT OF CONTACT

Questions of a technical nature regarding this RFI may be sent to the following Technical Point of Contact:

Name: Bill Schulz Title: Program Officer Division Title: Ocean Battlespace and Expeditionary Access Division Code: 32 Email Address: william.schulz@navy.mil https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/default.htm mailto:william.schulz@navy.mil